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Canada got the last hurrah at the Celebration of Light Saturday evening, closing the three-night event with a winning display. Canada was declared the winner of the event, with Brazil and China finishing second and third, respectively.

Photos: Supermoon around the world

Saturday’s full moon is at a point in its elliptical orbit where it’s closer to Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter than normal. Star gazers who catch a glimpse as it comes up on the horizon may be treated to a spectacular view of a really big moon, also known as a “supermoon”, but the image is just an illusion. Who cares? It’s a great opportunity for some creative photography, as these shots from around the world show. Send in your pictures to sunnewstips@vancouversun.com, and you might see them here online.

A perigee moon also known as a supermoon rises behind figurines on a Chinese pavilion in Beijing, China, Saturday, July 12, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a “perigee moon,” occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons.